Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves).

Dinagyang events started as early as November of last year with the main highlights held on the fourth week of January. The festivities draw an estimated crowd of one million people to Iloilo City every year.

Since its humble beginnings in 1967 as a religious celebration held in honor of the Señor Santo Niño (Child Jesus), the festival has evolved into one of the Philippines’ grandest festivals, and Iloilo’s biggest tourist draws. – Rappler.com

Marcos Caratao is a travel blogger based in Iloilo, Philippines who loves to go on off-beat adventures around the Philippines and beyond. Follow his adventures on Instragram or on his blog Detourista

Would you like to share your vote?

Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves).